CWE-422
Unprotected Windows Messaging Channel ('Shatter')
The product does not properly verify the source of a message in the Windows Messaging System while running at elevated privileges, creating an alternate channel through which an attacker can directly send a message to the product.
Mitigation
Phase: Architecture and Design
Description:
- Always verify and authenticate the source of the message.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.